On this episode of Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Hendrika, author of Open Turns: From Dutch Girl to New Australian , to explore her extraordinary life journey. Having grown up in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, Hendrika...
Today on Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Pete, author of Lighten Your Day , to talk about the healing power of humor and hope. Pete shares his story of overcoming a turbulent childhood, working through recovery in ...
Today on Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome Mary Beth, whose remarkable life story is a testament to resilience and transformation. In this powerful episode, Mary Beth opens up about surviving childhood trauma, battling met...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Dan Ivankovich, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, healthcare advocate, and accomplished blues musician. In this episode, we explore Dr. Dan’s groundbreaking work providing medical c...
This week on the podcast, we sit down with Terry for a deeply moving conversation. He shares his arduous journey with cancer, the powerful mindset that carried him through, and the wisdom he’s gained along the way—including t...
This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we sit down with Jess, who shares her remarkable journey through a series of relentless health challenges. With humor as her constant companion, Jess talks about the treatments she pursu...
This week on Behind Beautiful Things , we welcome Jay for an honest and powerful conversation. Jay opens up about the challenges he faced in his early twenties, his battle with suicidal ideation, the evolution of his faith, a...
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Joan, author of Untangling: A Memoir of Psychoanalysis . Joan opens up about her deeply personal journey through psychoanalysis—exploring the loneliness she faced, the haunting nightm...
This week, we sit down with Richard, author of the two-part memoir Spring Flower . Richard shares the powerful story of his mother’s life—growing up in poverty in China, immigrating to the United States, and the heartfelt agr...
This week, we sit down with Liz, founder of the inspiring company Balm Box. Liz shares her journey through multiple battles with cancer, the strength it took to face ongoing medical challenges, and how those experiences led h...
This week, we sit down with Leif for a powerful and candid conversation. He shares his experiences growing up, receiving a diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder, navigating hospitalization, and the ongoing process of healing....
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Danny, author of the powerful memoir Scar Tissue . Danny opens up about his lifelong journey with serious heart conditions, from undergoing major surgeries as a child to the emotional...
This week, we sit down with Heidi, author of Talk to Them , for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about human trafficking. Heidi breaks down what trafficking really means, shares the brave and tireless work she’s doing ...
This week, we welcome Dr. Paul Corona—physician, psychiatrist, and author of The Corona Protocol, among other impactful works. In this episode, Dr. Paul shares his unique, personalized approach to treating mental health challenges and why he believes psychiatry can play a bigger role in addressing …
This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Karla, author of Let’s Finally Talk About Sex . In this inspiring episode, Dr. Karla opens up about her childhood, her turbulent college years, and the powerful journey that led he...
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Bracha to discuss her transformative journey through food addiction, spiritual growth, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Bracha shares how embracing gratitude has been a powerful tool in her healing process, and how it has shaped both her pe…
In this powerful episode, we welcome Koya, an incredibly brave woman whose journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Koya opens up about the horrific childhood trauma she endured and the lasting impact it had on her throughout her adult life. She shares how therapy helped her heal…
This week on Behind Beautiful Things we welcome Stephen, author of the moving and inspiring book “Walk On”! Stephen tells the story of the unthinkable tragedy of losing his son Jake, his family’s journey through almost unbear...
This week on Behind Beautiful Things we welcome Michelle, the author of the book “Cracked Open”! We speak with Michelle about some traumas she dealt with in her younger years, the religious organization she joined, and her ye...
This week on Behind Beautiful Things we welcome in Riana! For over 25 years, Riana has specialized as a Trauma Recovery Mental Health Counselor & Life, Love & Mindset Coach in healing adults with Unconscious Childhood & Relat...
What does it mean to write from the soul? In this special conversation, Brad Wetzler joins Kevin to explore the deeper dimensions of writing, storytelling, and the essence of soul. Brad shares insights from his new course, *Writing the Soul*, and discusses how memoir can be a powerful path to self-…
This week on Behind Beautiful Things we welcom back Mitch for the conclusion of his story. If you have not listened to part one, please see the link below. Mitch is the author of the book “Columbus Day”. On this episode, Mitch continues his story. Now released from the institution, Mitch works with…
This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we welcome Mitch, the author of the book “Columbus Day”. On this episode, the first part in a two part series, Mitch tells the harrowing story of his childhood relationship with his Mother, how he was checked into a hospital for a 30 day “evaluation” without hi…
This week on Behind Beautiful Things, we welcome Maura, the author of the upcoming book “Saving Ellen”. On this episode, Maura tells us the difficult story of learning about her sister’s illness, the inspiring way her family rallied around her, her sister’s kidney transplant, and finally, the lasti…